April 1-30, 2024
As families battle inflation and elevated food costs, shoppers are looking for new ways to stretch every dollar in the grocery store. “With a little planning and preparation, you can make the most out of grocery store trips without breaking the bank,” notes Monica Nyman, registered dietitian…
Watseka Police Department
St. Peter Lutheran Church, Crescent City, will host its first drive-through lunch – Lunchin’ on a Prayer, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11. Diners can park in the church parking lot, which is on the north side, at 403 N. Colfax. Diners can stay in their cars and orders will be taken a…
Illinois will experience a rare phenomenon of nature this year as two broods of periodical cicadas are scheduled to emerge at the same time.
Recent Obituaries
Watseka, IL
Right Now
61°
Cloudy
- Humidity: 100%
- Feels Like: 61°
- Heat Index: 61°
- Wind: 2 mph
- Wind Chill: 61°
- UV Index: 6 High
- Sunrise: 05:46:04 AM
- Sunset: 07:49:55 PM
- Dew Point: 61°
- Visibility: 9 mi
Today
Cloudy early with peeks of sunshine expected late. High around 70F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy skies. Low near 50F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy skies. Very warm. High 81F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Day
Temp
Fri
Fri
Friday
70°/50°
Morning clouds followed by afternoon sun. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 50s.
Chance of Rain: 22%
Sunrise: 05:46:04 AM
Sunset: 07:49:55 PM
Humidity: 78%
Wind: N @ 14 mph
UV Index: 6 High
Friday Night
Partly cloudy skies. Low near 50F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph.
Sat
Sat
Saturday
81°/55°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the mid 50s.
Chance of Rain: 21%
Sunrise: 05:44:51 AM
Sunset: 07:50:58 PM
Humidity: 64%
Wind: SSE @ 7 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Saturday Night
Thunderstorms during the evening, then cloudy skies overnight. Low around 55F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Sun
Sun
Sunday
70°/50°
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 50s.
Chance of Rain: 15%
Sunrise: 05:43:38 AM
Sunset: 07:52 PM
Humidity: 61%
Wind: NNE @ 11 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening then periods of showers after midnight. Low near 50F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Mon
Mon
Monday
73°/60°
Showers possible. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 60s.
Chance of Rain: 36%
Sunrise: 05:42:28 AM
Sunset: 07:53:03 PM
Humidity: 65%
Wind: E @ 11 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Monday Night
Partly cloudy skies early followed by increasing clouds with showers developing later at night. Low near 60F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Tue
Tue
Tuesday
79°/60°
A few thunderstorms possible. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s.
Chance of Rain: 54%
Sunrise: 05:41:18 AM
Sunset: 07:54:05 PM
Humidity: 72%
Wind: SSW @ 17 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Tuesday Night
Scattered thunderstorms in the evening with a few showers possible late. Low around 60F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Wed
Wed
Wednesday
79°/57°
Showers and thunderstorms late. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the upper 50s.
Chance of Rain: 58%
Sunrise: 05:40:10 AM
Sunset: 07:55:06 PM
Humidity: 63%
Wind: SSW @ 14 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Wednesday Night
Scattered thunderstorms. Low 57F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Locally heavy rainfall possible.
Thu
Thu
Thursday
74°/53°
More sun than clouds. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the low 50s.
Chance of Rain: 22%
Sunrise: 05:39:03 AM
Sunset: 07:56:08 PM
Humidity: 64%
Wind: W @ 15 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Thursday Night
Showers early becoming less numerous late. Low 53F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Local & Social Scene
In baseball
Clifton Central track and field teams competed at the RVC meet at St. Anne.
Iroquois West track and field team members competed in Monday’s Gibson City Melvin-Sibley’s Mini Meet.
Watseka High School hosted a boys’ track and field triangular meet with Herscher and Manteno Tuesday in Watseka.
In baseball
